Nvidia 3000 Series Best AIB Partner?

OzBMate629 on 06/09/2020 - 16:51
Last edited 06/09/2020 - 16:52

With the imminent release of the 30 Series 3080 and 3090, with the 3070 releasing later in October, and after the news that the Founder's Editions cards aren't going to hit Australia, what AIB partner is everyone going with? I am getting a 3080, but I'm just not sure what AIB to go with. If I'm leaving aesthetics out of this (they all look crap lets be honest), what would be best?

The options I'm looking at right now are ASUS STRIX, EVGA FTW3, MSI Gaming X Trio and GIGABYTE XTREME.

Assuming these are around the same prices, which would be best? I know Strix is very popular and the OC capabilities on those exceed some of the other cards, but I've heard EVGA have the best warranty out of the bunch. MSI looks the best out of these cards, but I'm not sure about their warranty, at least in Australia.

Gonna put a vote asking which AIB Partner everyone will go with. Feel free to vote.

Poll Options expired

  • 5
    ASUS
  • 6
    MSI
  • 17
    EVGA
  • 6
    GIGABYTE
  • 0
    Gainward
  • 0
    PNY
  • 1
    ZOTAC
  • 1
    Inno3D
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Comments

  • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2020 - 17:04
    -3

    Don't take my word for it but for the majority of cards all that REALLY matters is performance and not overheating or reaching a point of thermal throttling. I've worked in IT for 9 years, computer and hardware sales for 4 years of that and never really understood people paying extra couple of hundreds for no performance gains or a 'cool' looking GPU.
    As long as it doesn't reach a heat that throttles the performance or overheats I'd personally just go with the cheapest one, even FE is fine most of the time.
    And then some people even like the liquid coolers built in but again, no real world gains. 4K at 120+FPS is amazing no matter what.

    • AdosHouse on 06/09/2020 - 17:14
      +3

      Are you even a gamer if you don't RGB?

    • Axelstrife on 06/09/2020 - 17:39

      How do you not understand that some people care about aesthetics?

      • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2020 - 22:44

        I understand that some people care but in terms of the computer it makes no such difference to performance.
        Lol @ downvotes cause no recommended cheap and effective

        • Axelstrife on 06/09/2020 - 23:21

          It kinda does matter for those who overclock since cheap cards normally have basic cooling sufficient for stock clocks but not much more.
          Not a huge difference but it's still something rather than the nothing as you suggest.

          Different things matter for different people, nothing wrong with that.
          https://i.imgur.com/H2seVqk.jpg
          My PC would sure look crappy if i bought the cheapest 3090 available which most likely wouldn't have very good lighting if any.
          (old pic, sold 2080 super waiting to buy 3090 and now have an Ultrawide haha)

          I didnt downvote you.

    • Bid Sniper on 06/09/2020 - 17:39

      idle temps can very from 70 to 50, my 1070 seakhawk was barely above ambient and reached 50*C bench marking. Reference cars can tip 80C+. Then there is the issue of noise when card with crappy coolers also gaming also stability if card is near temp limit. more important in smaller cases like HTPC

      • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2020 - 22:44

        Hence the recommendation on a card that doesn't throttle or have heat issue lol. ez game

        • Bid Sniper on 06/09/2020 - 22:47

          Thats probably not the cheapest one…

          • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2020 - 22:48

            @Bid Sniper: Hence stating cheapest that doesn't have those issues.
            The glasses aren't strong with this one.

    • Ryanek on 06/09/2020 - 18:37

      Mate, RGB adds 10fps.

  • Bid Sniper on 06/09/2020 - 17:33
    +1

    Depends on the thermal benchmarks, either Strix or MSI. Last two generations of cards I went with MSI gaming series and been really happy with them, thermals and noise is good. Strix is great but expensive, I like that there seems to be less issues with coil whine with ASUS and MSI.

    I had good dealings with MSI and ASUS RMA, so I no problem sticking with them.

  • raptormesh on 06/09/2020 - 18:02

    I choose MSI because i like red.

  • [Deactivated] on 06/09/2020 - 18:46

    Asus and gigabyte normally good compromise brand 👍👍

  • Jugganautx on 06/09/2020 - 19:13

    Colorful

  • starburstyellow on 06/09/2020 - 19:37

    Im dependent on fitting my Lian Li Tu 150 :( Im thinking the ASUS ROG/TUF might do as my case does fit a 3slot maybe. :( the FE would have been my go to with bit of breathing room.

  • Diji on 08/09/2020 - 01:09

    AIB?

  • Oz8argain on 08/09/2020 - 10:01

    I feel like EVGA is one of the expensive options but the best looking every gen

  • Davesday on 08/09/2020 - 10:30

    This generation I am going to stick to AIBs that are or close to reference design and not using crazy thick/long PCBA and heatsink designs. This way there's more room for compatibility down the road. For example, it fits into more cases, fits even with radiators in the front intake, side mounting, etc. Also down the road if I want to switch to waterblock, it would easier to go with general options and not having to resort to custom made ones.

    I too feel EVGA is excellent although I will need to see what they are releasing this generation.

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